humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
Jack and Darrell
Jack came up to the side of the road. He anxiously looked at his watch and wondered how long he would have to wait for some compassionate soul to come by and give him a ride to Port Oliver. It was 8 pm on the dot. He had to get to Mary. He had to explain. The cold rain had turned to snow and he despaired of anyone stopping to pick him up on this lonely road. He decided to walk back towards St. Francis where there was a gas station and a restaurant not too far down the road. Maybe someone there could help him.
By Lori Stremble5 years ago in Humans
THE DEVIL’S BREATH
“You’re grandma gave everything away. Her mother’s jewelry is all gone. Everything in her safe is gone. She’s gone crazy, how could she give it all away so easily?” my mother said as she entered my room. That’s how I woke up on a Saturday morning, way too early for my brain to process what was happening. “What do you mean she gave it all away? To who?When?” I asked. It made no sense. Why would my grandma who has nothing but her mother's jewellery give it all away...nothing sounded right.
By Dany Elizarraras5 years ago in Humans
Tribal Colourism
Written by: Abisola Ogundiran, Nigeria - March 23, 2021 Colourism Among People Of The Same Tribe Colourism is one of the emerging problems in our society today. Some say colourism is the aftermath of the colonial era in African countries and India. This issue is widespread, although highly overlooked by many in recent times. Watching Bollywood while growing up as a child, I always thought all Indians had really fair skin. I was surprised to learn they come in all shades, from dark skin tone to fair skin tone.
By SNROCINUTAF5 years ago in Humans
Overcoming the mind
The mind is a tool. A renewed mind is a gift. The mind contains many different faculties and imagination is a place where creation is born. New ideas come to life here. Even current situations are entertained here and decisions are made, bringing a new path is birthed. Here you can find clarity and you can learn discernment. We were gifted this imaginative faculty of the mind. The word imaginary is defined as only existing within the imagination. The ego is not a creator, it can only copy and twist the truth. All worldly things are a mere twisted version of the truth. The world is full of lies that have become “real” to us. It’s a deception. Somewhere down the line someone chose to limit the creative power and expression of our imagination by creating a defining line in which this idea exists strictly in the mind and never outside of it. But the word imagination, broken down into Latin roots, is actions perceived in the mind. What you perceive is the reality of the world. Your imagination is a gift of sight, possibility, and a means to make decisions regarding what you want in your life experience. We were raised with the idea that to be imaginary is to be unreal. The truth is that the imagination is just as real then this life as we know it, within this physical reality.
By Faith Ann Coates5 years ago in Humans
Colour is Beauty
Awareness of bigotry expanded as Black Lives Matter fights spread the nation over the previous summer. Accordingly, psychoanalysts propose three different ways to change perspectives about race — interest, boldness, and building personal connections with others.Curiosity begins with self-training and self-reflection to all the more likely comprehend our convictions just as conversing with others about nationality and racism.Courage is important to stand up to our own unacknowledged inclinations and perceive where some of them come from, remembering our childhood or association for different gatherings, or from society at large.Finally, quite possibly the most significant methods of changing mentalities about others is participating in cozy associations with individuals from different identities. Building and keeping up associations with people of contrasting foundations permits acknowledgment of our normal mankind and shared struggles.However, specialists call attention to that monitoring, recognizing, and evolving profoundly instilled bigoted perspectives is troublesome and requires some investment and effort.The human brain opposes change to shield our confidence from awkward facts, and our psyches unwittingly work tenaciously to abstain from revealing excruciating and upsetting information about ourselves. In any event, causing change we realize will improve us to feel, like practicing more, can be difficult to start and sustain."Often, changes to how we think or do things require a move by they way we see ourselves, our necessities, and our connections," says Deeba Ashraf, MD, individual from the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA). "Furthermore, changing perspectives about race can be particularly hard on the grounds that these mentalities are typically realized when we are young."Beverly J. Stoute, a kid and juvenile psychoanalyst and specialist, says kids create attention to and interest in racial contrasts early. "As kids develop, guardians, instructors, media portrayals, and communications with various gatherings can either intensely encourage or foil youngsters' receptiveness to racial and ethnic contrasts," said Dr. Stoute, additionally an individual from APsaA.There are numerous ways we attempt to shield ourselves from agonizing sentiments or undesirable facts about our own convictions. One path is by affirming that terrible certainties are not genuine, also called disavowal. Another path is to envision these "shocking realities" just exist in others and not in ourselves. This is called projection and it includes ascribing characteristics like apathy or guiltiness to a specific gathering; while at the same time ignoring how these qualities may apply to ourselves, or those in our own group.Hence, "bunch personality," likewise presents a test to changing perspectives about bigotry. Being important for a gathering can offer a feeling of association and insurance, and now and again, eminence. Many gathering character perspectives are given from one age to another, yet additionally part of progressing associations with other people who share similar thoughts. Attempting to change a dug in disposition can bring about bunch individuals feeling compromised or dreading a deficiency of gathering enrollment, as per APsaA experts.Yet, when individuals can get through these oblivious methods of ensuring their mental self view, they may perceive the expenses of prejudice and take a gander at the misfortune and torment it exacts on oneself as well as other people. It could be feasible to rethink one's own thoughts of what is sound and development situated. This interaction can be troublesome, yet dealing with the inconvenience these endeavors incite can persuade a craving to change, psychoanalysts say."I am helped to remember a statement from James Baldwin, 'Individuals can cry a lot simpler than they can change'," says Ebony Dennis, PsyD, clinical therapist and psychoanalyst who is additionally an APsaA part. "Changing mentalities about bigotry will require some serious energy and exertion, and sometimes some hurt sentiments. Yet, it is through these developing agonies that genuine, enduring change occurs."
By Anointed Alicia5 years ago in Humans
The Most Absurd of the "Not All Men, But..." Analogies
Sigh. "Not All Men". It shouldn't be controversial to say that. It really shouldn't. Nothing is ever all one group. So, how did we get to the point where saying that "Not All Men" is a bad thing?? We have. Whenever the subject of, say, gendered violence comes up, there is a flurry of negativity around men. Then, when men say, "Hey, not ALL men"...well, the conversation just starts heading south.
By Chris Hearn5 years ago in Humans
6 FEET APART
Fairy juice, I used to call it when I was a little girl, watching my mom pour her ritual glass of wine at 5pm. Now, my friend’s refer to it as “Jessica num nums.” It’s true, if someone asked me what my passion is at this very moment, I would simply reply, red wine. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been waiting for something to bump it down to second on my list of passions: a fulfilling career, someone to call “babe”. I’ve been thinking, everyone’s lucky in something, right? Unlucky in cards, lucky in parking. Unlucky in love, lucky in work. I don’t play cards, I can never find parking, and I’m currently working a thankless job as a restaurant inspector for the health department. So the love thing’s GOTTA work out. But when? And more importantly, HOW? How do you date from 6 feet apart? I’m 37 and getting uncomfortably comfortable with living alone. I need to go on a date before picking my nose becomes a habit I can’t break.
By Jessica Berkmen5 years ago in Humans
A Word of Advice
A Word of Advice The optimism of naivety filled the room with hot, excited air. The graduates smiling from ear to ear, their dreams coming true. The students walked nervously to the stage to receive their diplomas and continue to the next stage of their lives.
By Victoria Dehlve5 years ago in Humans
Mean Ol’ Brian(September 3, 2020)
Mean ol’ Brian was no ordinary fella about town, now you might be wondering, “who is she talking about?”. Well, “Mean Ol’ Brian” stands for Mister Hoeft, a very strict and hard-shelled teacher at a certain school(college) in New York. Some people ask me how I came up with “Mean Ol’ Brian”, so I’m going to answer those questions right now,
By Merin Abraham5 years ago in Humans
